Hit So Hard (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2012, Hit So Hard is a documentary film directed by P. David Ebersole, running about 103 minutes. “The Life & Near Death Story of Patty Schemel” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The rise to fame (and the near-fatal fall from it) of Patty Schemel, drummer for Courtney Love's seminal rock band, Hole. Given a Hi-8 video camera just before Hole's infamous Live Through This world tour, Patty captured stunningly intimate footage of the scene that has never been seen... until now. Not just an all-access backstage pass to the music that shaped a generation, Hit So Hard is a harrowing tale of overnight success, the cost of addiction, and ultimately, recovery and redemption.
Who’s in it. Hit So Hard stars Patty Schemel as Self, Courtney Love as Self, Eric Erlandson as Self and Melissa Auf der Maur as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Hit So Hard has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hit So Hard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hit So Hard tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hit So Hard (2012)?
- In GB, Hit So Hard is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hit So Hard worth watching?
- Hit So Hard holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hit So Hard?
- Hit So Hard stars Patty Schemel, Courtney Love, Eric Erlandson, Melissa Auf der Maur and Kurt Cobain.
- When was Hit So Hard released?
- Hit So Hard was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.